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- Destinations
- Asia
- Japan
- Tokyo
- Yokohama
Yokohama
While visiting Japan's largest city, Tokyo, it is quick and easy
to pay a visit to the country's second largest metropolis as well:
Yokohama can be reached in less than 30 minutes by train from
Tokyo, lying south of the capital. The main reason for visiting
Yokohama is to marvel at its futuristic new city centre, and
perhaps take a stroll through Japan's largest Chinatown. Yokohama's
Chinatown, entered through four colourful gates and teeming with
restaurants and shops, was developed after the city became one of
the first Japanese ports to be opened to foreign trade after
generations of isolation ended in 1859. Chinese traders flocked to
the city, establishing a cultural neighbourhood. Minato Mirai is
the new central city area around the harbour, characterised by the
Landmark Tower, rising to 971ft (296m). Visitors can ride to the
tower's observation deck in the world's second fastest elevator,
travelling at 41ft (13m) a second, for a view that on a clear day
stretches as far as Mount Fuji.
Information & Facts
Language
Japanese is the official language. Most Japanese people
will have studied English at school, but few can speak it well or
understand what is said to them.
Money
The currency is the Japanese Yen (JPY), which is equal to 100
sen. Major credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels and
stores, but most Japanese operate with cash. Cash and travellers
cheques can be exchanged in banks, post offices and currency
exchange bureaux. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday 9am to
3pm. Travellers cheques offer the best exchange rate and are best
taken in US dollars. ATMs do not accept all credit and debit cards;
only the international ATMs in post offices, airports and some
major stores.
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